YEARLY HIGH
0.2045 GIP
YEARLY LOW
0.1819 GIP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1940 GIP

2012 PLN to GIP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to GIP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.2045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 GIP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1903 to the December average rate of 0.1995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2045 was down 10.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,089 GIP
2011 Average 4,225 GIP
Yearly Trough Low 3,639 GIP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.85 GIP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2035
0.1849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to GIP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.1940, compared to 0.1939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0151 GIP (High: 0.1986 / Low: 0.1835). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 GIP (High: 0.2045 / Low: 0.2001).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0151
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.2019) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2158), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-6.44%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.2019
2011 Avg (March) 0.2158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1986 0.1835 0.1903
February 0.2035 0.1958 0.1999
March 0.2045 0.2001 0.2019
April 0.2018 0.1937 0.1969
May 0.1957 0.1822 0.1876
June 0.1906 0.1824 0.1877
July 0.1899 0.1819 0.1865
August 0.1943 0.1879 0.1913
September 0.2007 0.1882 0.1943
October 0.1995 0.1944 0.1972
November 0.1980 0.1908 0.1943
December 0.2027 0.1959 0.1995